Event Assistant - Entry Level

Event Assistant - Entry Level THE GEM Inc. - 3.7 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time $35,000 - $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications Hospitality Customer communication Event planning Event vendor coordination Organizational skills Events management Cross-functional collaboration Leadership Communication skills Marketing Entry level Customer complaint resolution Time management Full Job Description We are a fast-growing event marketing and brand promotions company dedicated to creating memorable customer experiences for leading brands and clients. Through innovative live events, promotional campaigns, and experiential marketing strategies, we help businesses connect with audiences in meaningful and impactful ways. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Event Assistant to join our dynamic team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build a career in event planning, event coordination, marketing, public relations, or brand management. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working collaboratively on creative projects, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of live events and promotional campaigns Support event logistics, including setup, breakdown, scheduling, and staff coordination Communicate with clients to understand event goals, timelines, and expectations Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client questions and resolving concerns professionally Coordinate with vendors, venues, and external partners to ensure seamless event operations Collaborate with internal departments including marketing, creative, and production teams Manage on-site event activities, guest registration, attendee engagement, and event flow Troubleshoot real-time event challenges and provide quick, effective solutions Organize event materials, supplies, and resources to ensure operational success Collect attendee and client feedback to support continuous improvement initiatives Assist in preparing post-event reports, performance insights, and campaign evaluations Qualifications Previous experience in event planning, event coordination, hospitality, customer service, or marketing is a plus but not required Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organization, multitasking, and time-management abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-energy environments Professional attitude with strong interpersonal skills Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn What We Offer Paid training and hands-on mentorship Career advancement and leadership development opportunities Experience working on live events, brand activations, and marketing campaigns Collaborative and energetic team culture Opportunity to develop valuable marketing, communication, and event management skills Performance-based growth opportunities Why Join Our Team? At our company, we value creativity, teamwork, and innovation. We are committed to helping team members grow professionally while contributing to exciting events and impactful marketing campaigns. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience and build a long-term career in the event marketing industry.